Ch 1 Flashcards
Shiatsu
a massage technique from Japan in which points of stimulation are pressed to affect the circulation of fluids and Ki ( life force energy )
effleurage
a succession of strokes applied by gliding the hand over an extended portion of the body
rolfing
aligns the major body segments through manipulation of the fascia or the connective tissue
Touch for Health
a simplified form of applied kinesiology that involves techniques having both Eastern and Western origins
tsubo
points on the body that are sensitive to pressure applied during shiatsu
Hippocratic Oath
a code of ethics for physicians
tschanpua
a hindu technique of massage in the bath
tapotement
movements including tapping, hacking, cupping, and beating
acupressure
derived from acupuncture, the application of finger pressure and touch on specified points to promote balance of chi or universal energy
medical gymnastics
gymnastics applied to the treatment of disease consisting of active, duplicated, and passive movements
chair massage
takes place in a special massage chair, which is a better choice for people unable to or not amenable to receiving full body massage on a table
massage
Manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of health and well being
anatripsis
the art of rubbing a body part upward
craniosacral therapy
a gentle, hands on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system
reflexology
stimulates particular points on the surface of the body, which, in turn, affects other areas or organs of the body
deep transverse friction massage
massage that broadens the fibrous tissues of muscles, tendons, or ligaments, breaking down unwanted adhesions and restoring mobility to muscles
petrissage
lifts, squeezes, and presses the tissues
gymnasium
a centre where exercise and massage are combined to treat disease and promote health
Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage
a method of gentle, rhythmic massage along the superficial lymphatics that aids in lymphatic system functioning and treats chronic lymphedema
sports massage
a method of massage designed to enhance an athlete’s performance
chirurgy
healing with the hands
bodywork
a broad term that refers to many forms, methods, and styles including massage, that positively influence the body through various methods that may not include soft tissue deformation, energy manipulation, movement reeducation, and postural reeducation
polarity therapy
massage manipulations derived from Eastern and Western practices
Connective Tissue Massage
massage directed toward the subcutaneous connective tissue, thought to affect vascular and visceral reflexes related to a variety of pathologies and disabilities
neuromuscular techniques
a group of techniques that assess and address soft tissue dysfunction by affecting the neurologic mechanisms that control the muscle
